ENN100491 - Sywell Aerodrome, 2000 (Geophysical survey)
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SP 8247 6876 (525m by 1269m) Central |
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Civil Parish | SYWELL, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District) |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Archaeological Services WYAS
Date
2000
Description
{1} A geophysical survey, covering 32ha, was carried out over the area to be affected by the development of the aerodrome at Sywell. This involved a magnetic scan of the entire site followed by selected detailed gradiometer survey covering 4ha. The scanning did not identify any anomalies thought to be indicative of archaeological features although numerous drains and areas of disturbance were noted. The areas of detailed survey likewise did not identify any anomalies of likely archaeological origin, even on cropmarked parts of the site. It is thought that this reflects the lack of magnetic susceptibility of the soils covering the majority of the site, combined with a lack of contrast with the fills of any archaeological features. Anomalies indicative of ridge and furrow ploughing were identified at the southern end of the site.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SNN100016 Report: Webb A.. 2000. Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire: Geophysical Survey. Archaeological Services WYAS Fieldwork Reports. 775. Arch Services WYAS. (checked). [Mapped feature: #20361 Area surveyed, ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (8)
- 5989 Open Field System, Sywell (Monument)
- 5886/0/4 Possible Trackway, Undated (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument)
- 7957/0/1 Possible undated ditch (Monument)
- 5886/0/5 Possible undated ditches (Monument)
- 5989/0/5 Remains of ridge and furrow cultivation (Monument)
- 5989/0/6 Remains of ridge and furrow cultivation (Monument)
- 5886 Uncertain, Undated Activity (Monument)
- 5886/0/3 Undated Trackway (Morphed Aerial Archaeology Interpretation) (Monument)
Record last edited
Nov 12 2021 3:07PM